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Toxic Teen Website Infuriates Parents, Cops

On anonymous message board, free speech becomes personal attacks

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted May 17, 2009 12:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – The creator of the online message board Peoplesdirt.com says he's just providing an "avenue for people to express their feelings," but parents and teachers disagree. The website allows teenagers to anonymously post slurs and false rumors about fellow students. Although it's legal,...   Read full story »

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